An AED indicates that "no shock is advised." Which of the following is most appropriate to do next?
A- Perform CPR for about 2 minutes.
B- Monitor the
... [Show More] victim's airway and breathing.
C- Readjust the pad placement on the victim.
D- Turn off the AED for 5 seconds and try again. - Ans-A
When giving chest compressions to an adult, how would you position your hands?
A- Side-by-side in the middle of the victim's chest
B- Encircling the chest with the thumbs centered at the nipple line
C- Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top
D- Three fingers of one hand on the chest with the palm of the other on top - Ans-C
You and a patron enter the locker room and find an unresponsive person lying on the floor. You size up
the scene and form an initial impression, and then you begin performing a primary assessment. The
patron asks, "Should we move them to the first aid room?" What should you do next?
A- Help the patron move the victim to the first aid room.
B- Tell the patron the victim should not be moved since there is no immediate danger.
C- Splash the victim's face with cold water.
D- Tell the patron to move the victim while you get other lifeguards to help. - Ans-B
You are providing care to a patron who started choking on some food. The victim becomes
unresponsive. Which of the following should you do first?
A- Attempt to give ventilations to the victim.
B- Lower the victim to the ground and begin CPR starting with chest compressions.
C- Lower the victim to the ground and open their airway.
D- Look inside the victim's mouth and use your fingers to remove the obstruction. - Ans-B
An injured patron is responsive and bleeding. After summoning EMS personnel, obtaining consent and
putting on disposable gloves, what is your next care step?
A- Treat the victim for shock by lying the victim down.
B- Elevate the wound if you can do so without causing further pain.
C- Press firmly against the wound with a sterile dressing and bandage.
D- Let the wound bleed until it stops on its own. - Ans-C
You arrive on a scene where someone seems to be hurt. During the primary assessment, you should
check for all of the following EXCEPT:
A- Swelling.
B- Bleeding.
C- Breathing.
D- Consciousness. - Ans-A [Show Less]